The West Indies have beaten Pakistan by two wickets in the Champions Trophy at the Oval.

Kemar Roach slashed the ball to the boundary to pass the target of 171 with just over nine overs to spare, but the result was in the balance thanks to the regular fall of wickets.

1818:

OLYMPICS

The man who could become the next IOC president has claimed the Olympic Games need not be restricted to the current maximum of 28 sports.

Thomas Bach is one of six candidates standing to succeed Jacques Rogge.

"We should definitely keep the limits on number of athletes and establish a limit on the number of permanent facilities," Bach said. "With this framework we could gain good flexibility with regard to the programme. The number of sports, there we can be more flexible."

Wrestling, squash and softball/baseball are currently competing for one remaining spot in the Olympics.

Di Resta said: "I was definitely very cautious in the first sector because there were some yellow flags. I had a good run on inters and I've been happier with the car than in the past."

1730:

GOLF

Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia have been kept apart for the first two rounds in next week's US Open at Merion.

Woods will play alongside Rory McIlroy and Masters champion Adam Scott in a group containing the world's top three, with Garcia paired with former Open champions Padraig Harrington and Stewart Cink.

Garcia escaped punishment for what could be construed as a racist remark about Woods after offering an unreserved apology for his "stupid and out of place" comments at the European Tour's annual awards ceremony ahead of the BMW PGA Championship last month.

1724:

TENNIS

Following that classic French Open semi-final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will not be easy, but Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and David Ferrer are on court at Roland Garros now.

Australia bowler Trent Copeland has told BBC Radio Northampton he would return to Northamptonshire later this season, but only if everything "falls into place".

The 27-year-old finished his Northants spell with figures of 9-92 in this week's win over Worcestershire and has taken 27 wickets from six County Championship matches to help his county to the top of Division Two.

"If it all fell in place I'd love to return. Take everything else out of the equation, like my coach back home, the schedule, my ankle, my wife - there's a lot of things that need to fall into place."

Copeland will now return to Australia to rest and find out if he requires surgery on his ankle, before preparing for a domestic season with New South Wales.

1715:

CRICKET

In the Champions Trophy match at the Oval, the West Indies are 102-5 with 22 overs remaining in pursuit of 171 to beat Pakistan.

At the end of the second lap of the rescheduled Senior TT, 19-time race winner John McGuinness holds a 2.4 second lead over Michael Dunlop. Dunlop has won four races this week and is hoping for a record-equalling fifth

1707:

OLYMPICS

The British Handball men's head coach Bill Baillie has told BBC Sport's Nick Hope that his side will head into next Wednesday's final 2016 European Championship qualifier away to Italy with a team of just 12, rather than the standard squad of 16 players.

A series of injuries and late withdrawals have hit the team hard and with the sport receiving no funding from UK Sport after London 2012 athletes have had to cover their own expenses in recent months.

"When we booked the tickets four or five weeks ago the tickets were £50 each, they're now over £140 and with some of the guys carrying debts of over £9,000 after funding their own journey to the Olympics, they just can't afford it," said Baillie.

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Nathan Richardson: Now that Santa Cruz has been released Arsenal should dive on him, I remember when he played for Blackburn, solid!

George Ferridge: Chelsea need a big-name striker to please the fans, a definite starter CB and a high quality midfielder.

Where do you want your side to strengthen this summer? Let us know at #bbcsportsday

1700:

FOOTBALL

Aston Villa coach Stiliyan Petrov has welcomed his former Bulgarian international team-mate Aleksander Tonev to Villa Park, following the 23-year-old midfielder's arrival from Lech Poznan.

"I played alongside Aleks, so I know a little bit about what kind of a player he is. The main thing is that the manager likes him as well and the way he plays. I think Villa fans have one exciting player on their hands."

1654:

TENNIS

Rafael Nadal has beaten Novak Djokovic in an epic five-set French Open semi-final.

The defending champion has reached his eighth Paris final, taking the final, 82 minute set 9-7 to win a match that lasted a gruelling four hours and 37 minutes.

1646:

FORMULA ONE

Force India's Paul Di Resta is fastest after the first practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

"This is the worst grand prix of the year for weather, it's so unpredictable and we spend more time hiding from the rain here than anywhere else. I think anything in the top six on Sunday will be exceptional," said the Scot.

After Sir Bradley Wiggins was forced to pull out of this year's Tour de France, another of cycling's big names may be missing as Fabian Cancellara tells Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad that he is sitting it out.

"The Tour has given me beautiful things already, but now I have different targets. That new target is the world championships, this year in Florence," the four-times time trial world champion and 2008 Olympic time trial gold medallist was quoted as saying by Het Nieuwsblad on their website.

The fixtures are yet to even be released but the club have received requests "of between 80,000 and 140,000" tickets for each game, according to club director Jan-Christian Dreesen. The Allianz Arena holds 71,000 fans.

1509:

CRICKET

The Champions Trophy match at the Oval is back under way after a rain break. West Indies require 171 runs to beat Pakistan, and they have 50 overs to get them.

The 29-year-old made 12 top-flight appearances last term, before joining Ipswich on loan, a move which becomes permanent on 1 July.

"I've still got aspirations of playing in the Premier League again and I plan on doing it with Ipswich," he told BBC Radio Suffolk.

1436:

ISLE OF MAN TT

The organisers of the Isle of Man TT have released a statement after the crash at the start of today's Senior race which injured spectators.

The statement says: "ACU Events Ltd can confirm spectators have been injured during the Senior TT Race, at approximately 13.07, in an incident that involved rider Jonathan Howarth. The rider was unhurt. The race was red flagged and emergency services were in attendance at the scene.

"Eleven spectators have been taken to hospital with injuries ranging from slight to serious. None are believed to be life threatening at this time. The Police will not be carrying out a full investigation at this stage and it remains a racing incident. The Police are currently assisting in clearing the scene and recovering the bike.

"Race Control are waiting for confirmation from Nobles Hospital that they have sufficient resources available to support a restart of the delayed Senior TT."

1432:

LATEST GOSSIP

Manuel Pellegrini will fly in to Manchester on Sunday as he prepares to take over at Manchester City, goal.com is reporting.

Craig Carter: Arsenal PR do it again. Season ticket renewed, so that's the last we'll hear about the likes of Rooney and Fellaini joining.

Klobo: Why do Arsenal have to spend big? If 'spending big' was the answer then #QPR would be in the Champions League next season.

Nezar: Rooney can evolve into that 25-goal striker with Chamberlain behind him, Arsenal could be destined for a trophy after all.

What do you think about Arsenal's prospects in the transfer market this summer? Send us your view at #bbcsportsday.

1349:

FOOTBALL

Manager Arsene Wenger should not be trusted to spend Arsenal's summer transfer budget, according to former Gunners midfielder Stewart Robson.

Robson told talkSPORT: "I am not expecting any marquee signings at Arsenal. There is a lot of talk about it, but I don't know if I would trust Arsene Wenger with that money.

"Over the last few years some of the players that he has said were going to be world class haven't ended up like that - people like Philippe Senderos, Denilson, Marouane Chamakh, Armand Traore, Sebastien Squillaci, Nicklas Bendtner, Carlos Vela, Emmanuel Eboue, Park Chu-young, Lukasz Fabianski, Gervinho and Andre Santos."

1346:

RUGBY LEAGUE

Super League champions Leeds Rhinos have confirmed England halfback Danny McGuire is out for the season with a broken leg.

Alan Carr: Arsenal may not be winning as many trophies as City and Chelsea, but they're making much more money.

What do you think of Ivan Gazidis' claims that Arsenal will be big spenders in the transfer market this summer? Who do they need and who will they get? Let us know at #bbcsportsday.

1326:

FOOTBALL

Peter Gulacsi has left Liverpool to join Red Bull Salzburg on a four-year deal.

The Hungarian, 23, Gulacsi had loan spells with Hereford, Tranmere and Hull but never played a first-team game for the Reds.

1321:

CRICKET

Middlesex captain Chris Rogers says playing for Australia in this summer's Ashes series would be the highlight of his career.

The 35-year-old batsman's sole Test appearance came against India in 2008.

He told BBC London 94.9: "I love Middlesex and want them desperately to do well but there is another County Championship next year. The Ashes doesn't come around too often. To play in this Test series will just be the ultimate."

1318:

FOOTBALL

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson says it is not too late for Celtic to launch a late bid for Derby County-bound striker Johnny Russell.

The former Scotland Under-21 forward is due at Pride Park on Monday for a medical after agreeing terms with the Championship side but rumours of Celtic's interest continue.

Thompson said: "Until everything is signed and sealed, nothing is concluded - but we have agreed terms with Derby County. I know their chief executive Sam Rush has spoken to Johnny's agent and they are pretty close to agreeing terms. But he has to go there for a medical on Monday, so you never know. Anything can happen in this game."

1314:

TENNIS

Rafael Nadal wins the first set of his French Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic 6-4. Follow the action on our live text commentary.

1311:

LATEST GOSSIP

Atletico Madrid are interested in Getafe goalkeeper Miguel Angel Moya over concerns they will not be able to secure another loan deal for Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois,Marca is reporting.

The Manchester United winger, 20, missed the opening 1-0 defeat against Italy with an ankle injury but has since returned to training.

Blackpool winger Thomas Ince and Tottenham left-back Danny Rose are available after suspension but boss Stuart Pearce is unlikely to be able to call on Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury (groin).

From BBC Sport's Leon Mann in Belarus: "Northern Irish fighter, Paddy Barnes, in the Ireland team at the European Boxing Championships, has secured a silver medal and advanced to the Light Fly final tomorrow.

"Barnes beat Azerbaijan's Salman Alizada but had his nose hurt badly during the fight."

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Sam Pennells: I would love to see Arsenal return to trophy winning form. I'm also glad too see the board backing Wenger. A great servant.

Gregory: I think Arsenal's net spend over the past 20 years is £57m? That's quite incredible, Arsenal will come good again.

Ben Russell: The fact our only certain signing is Sanogo (unknown youngster) proves its all talk! Same false hope every year.

What do you think about Arsenal's plans to spend heavily this summer? Let us know at #bbcsportsday.

1239:

FOOTBALL

From BBC Sport's David Ornstein: "Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen will be interviewed next week for the vacant managerial position at Wigan.

"He has been offered the chance by new United boss David Moyes to stay on at Old Trafford - and, contrary to reports, in his existing role - but with Moyes planning to replace most of Sir Alex Ferguson's coaching staff with his own, Meulensteen would prefer to leave.

"The 49-year-old Dutchman intends to pursue a managerial career and, being among the leading candidates to succeed Roberto Martinez at Wigan, is set to meet with Latics owner Dave Whelan."

1234:

FOOTBALL

Former Italy, Juventus and Middlesbrough striker Fabrizio Ravanelli is set to take over as manager at French club Ajaccio, according to L'Equipe.

The sport, which had been left with no elite funding for the build-up to Rio 2016, has not yet been told how much it will receive.

Wheelchair fencing, which lost its entire £552,000 budget, has also been given a year's funding. Table tennis, wrestling and volleyball (sitting and indoor) missed out on a reprieve.

1226:

BOXING

Great Britain's Jack Bateson has lost his Light Fly semi final against top seed from Russia David Ayrapetyan at the European Boxing Championships in Belarus.

Bateson leaves with a Bronze medal in his first major international outing with GB Boxing.

1225:

CRICKET

Division Two leaders Northants have wrapped up a 10-wicket win over Worcestershire on Day Three of their Championship game at the County Ground.

Seam bowler Trent Copeland took 6-41 for match figures of 9-92 in his final game before returning home to Australia as the visitors were all out for 125. Northants only needed eight to win and Kyle Coetzer ended the game with a six in the third over.

DIS Esporte executive director Roberto Moreno told Bloomberg: "It was in the contract that we should be informed about the negotiations," Moreno said. "I am going to wait one more week and then I will open a case in court to get access to the information."

The 25-year-old Rotherham-born centre-half, who played 54 times in his debut season for the Shrimpers, has told Brown he wants to move back north.

"I'm hoping it's not the end of his Southend career," Brown told BBC Essex. "I've got to sit down with him and his advisors and try and convince him to give us another year."

1156:

HORSE RACING

Newmarket trainer Gerard Butler is charged by the British Horseracing Authority after nine of his horses test positive for a steroid.

1155:

LATEST GOSSIP

Spanish paper AS on Twitter: "[Carlo] Ancelotti is calling PSG's bluff and has told them he's coming to Real Madrid. PSG will seek compensation though, thought to be around €4m [£3.4m]."

1151:

FOOTBALL

Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen is prepared to wait until the squad returns for pre-season training to discover what his future holds under new manager Mark Hughes.

The 36-year-old Dane has 12 months remaining on his contract but was second choice behind Asmir Begovic last season and Jack Butland joins the club full-time this summer.

"I do want to be playing more and if I am in the manager's plans then great," he told The Sentinel. "I am really happy at Stoke and my family are happy. That is a big thing for me, especially at my age."

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Mark Naughton: Fellaini would be great signing (Vieira finally replaced) but today is season ticket renewal so I wonder how true rumours are!

Danny: Arsenal fans are dreaming again if they think that Wenger will spend this big money wisely remember [Jose] Reyes, [Andrey] Arshavin and [Julio] Baptista.

JPM: Spending big makes sense for Arsenal, but not on overpriced Englishman. Go shop in Spain!

What do you make of the claims that Arsenal are set to spend big in the transfer market this summer? Let us know at #bbcsportsday.

"To get another Scottish player, who we feel possesses the talent and resolve the play at the highest level - and playing for the Lions is the highest level - is great. People out there may be in for a pleasant surprise as to what a player he is."

1143:

TENNIS

Maria Sharapova says she will have to "try something different" when she faces world number one Serena Williams in Saturday's French Open final.

Williams is on a 30-match winning streak and thrashed Sara Errani in 46 minutes in the semi-finals.

"I'd be lying if I said it doesn't bother me," said the Russian. "Obviously whatever I did in the past hasn't worked, so I'll have to try to do something different and hopefully it will."

1139:

RUGBY UNION

Scotland prop Ryan Grant, 27, admits he is shocked by his call-up to the British and Irish Lions and is pleased with his progress over the past year.

"This time last year I got my first cap. Now I'm heading out to Australia to represent Scotland for the Lions," he told the SRU website. "What can you say? It's been so fast I've not really had time to process it. It's the top of the game. To call myself a Lion is the greatest honour."

Alasdair Dickinson now starts tomorrow's match against Samoa, with Moray Low drafted on to the bench.

1136:

RUGBY UNION

British and Irish Lions assistant coach Rob Howley believes captain Sam Warburton could play a decisive role in the toughest match the tourists have faced so far against the Queensland Reds on Saturday.

Warburton, 24, is making his first appearance of the tour after overcoming a knee problem.

"One thing you don't want to do against the Queensland Reds is to give them speed of ball in the contact area," Howley said. "It's a key area the contact area these days and I'm sure you'll see Sam Warburton enjoying those moments when those rucks and contacts occur."

1132:

LATEST GOSSIP

BBC Sport's Gary Rose:David Moyes close to first signing? Would seem Uruguayan right back Guillermo Varela is having a medical at Manchester United this morning.

1131:

LATEST GOSSIP

Former Manchester United striker Andy Ritchie has urged the club to back new manager David Moyes with significant funds in the transfer market this summer.

"It would be nice for the board to say 'here's £30m-40m, maybe even more, to go and really bring a signing'," h

"If they can build up a bit of a cash pot and go for somebody, I'd love to see [Cristiano] Ronaldo back. Whether or not it's maybe a couple of years too early I don't know."

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Gustav Grant: Sorry I'm sceptical. I know we can spend big as we've paid of the stadium completely, but Rooney is a bit of a myth.

James Grover: Fellaini would be a real masterstroke. He's proven and fills a need. Also, Cesar, Higuain and a right-back for Sagna if he leaves.

Sudan Koirala: Arsenal to spend big, Liverpool going to win the title next year and Everton going for Champions League places? People never get fed up of sarcasm do they?

With Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis suggesting the Gunners are ready to spend big this summer, do you think they can challenge for trophies this season? Get involved at #bbcsportsday.

1123:

LATEST GOSSIP

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is unlikely to join Liverpool as a replacement for Luis Suarez,according to talkSPORT.

Argentina striker Tevez, 29, has a year left on his contract at City and has been linked with a move to Anfield after Suarez, 26, revealed he wants to leave this summer.

1120:

RUGBY UNION

Mako Vunipola starts at prop in place of Gethin Jenkins against the Reds tomorrow.

Money, 57, had been in talks with Bangalore-based Jindal Vijayanagar Steel as they prepare for a debut season in the I-League's top division.

"It was something no-one could dismiss out of hand," former Luton manager Money told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. "I gave it a lot of thought and I'll still be here next year."

1100:

QUESTION OF SPORT TEASER

Here is today's Question of Sport teaser from @QofS_Official: "Since 1970 which six F1 drivers have won the Canadian Grand Prix on more than one occasion?"

Keep an eye on Sportsday this afternoon for the answer.

1059:

FOOTBALL

World Player of the Year Lionel Messi is expected to captain Argentina in their World Cup qualifier against Colombia on Friday evening after receiving the all-clear from Barcelona's medical staff.

The 25-year-old has not played since aggravating a hamstring injury in Barca's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on 12 May.

1050:

FOOTBALL

BBC Sport news correspondent Gordon Farquhar, speaking about Fernandinho's transfer to Manchester City, reports: "If you thought the days of big money transfers were over with the arrival of Uefa's Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, the signing of Fernandinho might make you reconsider.

"FFP is all about sustainable business models: what that looks like varies from club to club. It's about balancing the books, not restricting spending levels per se. As long as Man City, or any other club that's signed up to Uefa's rules can earn enough from gate receipts, tv revenue, advertising, merchandising, player sales and prize money to cover wages and transfers, they're ok.

"That's a simple view of the system, there are a number of variables, but in City's case, it's expected they'll sell on a number of players who'll bring in substantial transfer fees, including Edin Dzeko. Of course, the unexpectedly large uplift in the latest Premier League tv deal has opened up a fair few chairmen's wallets too...."

1043:

FOOTBALL

Tottenham: Congratulations to Spurs legend Robbie Keane who will tonight become his country's most-capped player in the Republic Of Ireland's match against Faroe Islands.

The defender agreed terms at the Reebok Stadium two weeks ago and is expected to put pen to paper on a three-year deal once his Blackpool contact runs out on 1 July. He turned down an offer from Blackpool and has informed the club he ill not be re-signing for the club he joined from Mansfield in 2007.

However, it is understood former Blackpool boss Holloway is very keen on Baptiste and has held discussions with the player's agent in an attempt to lure him to Selhurst Park.

The experienced former Southampton, Chelsea and Manchester City defender becomes Nigel Adkins' first signing as Royals boss.

"I spoke to the manager and he told me about the direction he wants the team to go in. Everything we talked about was positive - and he was really positive about signing me which means a lot," says Bridge. "Reading look like a team who are capable of getting back into the Premier League, a team that works hard for each other."

1032:

FOOTBALL

Blackburn Rovers announce that operations director Paul Agnew is no longer employed by the Championship club.

In a statement, Rovers say: "The club would like to announce that Paul Agnew is no longer employed by Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Plc and would like to thank Mr Agnew for his service as operations director over the last 11 months."

The move came just a week after Agnew was confirmed as the new chairman of the Blackburn Rovers Community Trust.

1030:

CRICKET

In County Championship Division Two, Northamptonshire will be hopeful of wrapping up victory early on the third day against Worcestershire, who are 97-6 in their second innings, still 21 short of making the leaders bat again.

Elsewhere, Kent are 149-4 in reply to Hampshire's 455 at Southampton, and in Bristol, Gloucestershire captain Michael Klinger needs 20 more to complete a century, with his side 179-1 in reply to Glamorgan's 448.

1027:

CRICKET

England opener Nick Compton will be looking to further underline his Ashes credentials when he resumes 139 not out after batting throughout the first day of Somerset's County Championship Division One clash with Durham. Somerset are 336-5.

Compton's England team-mate Matt Prior was controversially given out as his Sussex team-mates slumped to 147-7 in reply to Middlesex's 499-8 declared on day two at Lord's. Prior was caught low by Sam Robson but indicated to the umpires with his bat that he believed the ball had hit the ground.

Surrey have plenty of batting to do on day three at Guildford when they resume on 49-0 in reply to Warwickshire's 631-9 declared. Varun Chopra hit 192 and Keith Barker 125 for the Bears. At Scarborough, Yorkshire will begin day three in a spot of bother after being reduced to 29-3 in reply to Nottinghamshire's 443.

1024:

ATHLETICS

British Olympic gold medallist Darren Campbell criticises Justin Gatlin following his 100m victory at the Diamond League meeting in Rome on Friday.

The American, who served a two-year doping ban in 2001 and a four year-ban for another failed test in 2006, beat Usain Bolt by one hundredth of a second.

Campbell tells BBC Radio 5 live: "It is very uncomfortable when you think Justin Gatlin hasn't been caught for drugs once, he's actually been caught for drugs twice and here he is beating the great Usain Bolt. If it had been an athlete who hadn't been done for taking drugs, there would have been a lot more noise about it this morning."

1020:

CRICKET

Live text and Test Match Special radio commentary is up and running on the BBC Sport website as Pakistan meet West Indies in the Champions Trophy.

1017:

FOOTBALL

New Stoke boss Mark Hughes is targeting a reunion with Junior Hoilett as he sets about ditching the club's traditional long-ball style, reports the Daily Mirror.

Hughes has cleared out Tony Pulis' backroom staff and several of his on-pitch stalwarts as he begins to put his stamp on the Potters after being hired last week.

Key to this is changing Stoke's philosophy, and he wants Hoilett - who he signed for Queens Park Rangers last summer, after previously overseeing his development at Blackburn - to be a sign of his commitment to playing passing football.

1015:

OLYMPICS

The contest to be the next president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will be a six-horse race.

Six candidates, all men, have announced they will run to succeed Jacques Rogge ahead of Thursday night's deadline. The six are Thomas Bach (Germany), Sergey Bubka (Ukraine), Richard Carrion (Puerto Rico), Ser Miang Ng (Singapore), Denis Oswald (Switzerland), and Ching-Kuo Wu (Taiwan).

The imposing front man originally joined the Championship side from Millwall in January on a short-term deal, and he has impressed manager Billy Davies enough to earn a two-year contract with an option of a further year.

Davies says: "I am absolutely delighted to have Darius on board. He showed us what he is capable of in his spell with us last season and his vast experience will be invaluable to us going into the new campaign. To have landed such a key target at this stage in the summer is a huge bonus and it should give everyone great confidence for the future."

Cavani's future has been the subject of intense speculation for some time, with Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain, as well as Chelsea, all been credited with an interest in the 26-year-old. De Laurentiis would like to keep Cavani at Napoli, but has promised the entirety of his transfer fee will be reinvested if a club meets his release clause.

""There is interest from Chelsea in Cavani, they'll call me in the next few hours. I'll be delighted if he stays, but if he leaves then he will be adequately replaced," De Laurentiis told Radio Marte.

1004:

FORMULA 1

In his latest column for BBC Sport, Lewis Hamilton talks about winter training, teaming up with a "cool" F1 great and a surprise anniversary holiday. Read more on the website.

0955:

RUGBY UNION

London Welsh part company with Lyn Jones after releasing their head coach from the final year of his contract for personal reasons.

The move comes after Jones informed the Exiles, who were relegated from the Aviva Premiership last season, that he wanted to move back home to Wales to be closer to his family.

"It's been an unbelievable journey with London Welsh but sadly - and I do sincerely mean sadly - it now personally draws to a close," Jones says. "Just when I thought I'd experienced all what the game can offer, London Welsh happened."

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Matt V: Arsene Wenger is derided for not spending, but he knew the stadium was more important! Now he has money were gonna see some spending!

Chris Evans: All the 'Arsenal to spend big stories'. Can I point out that its season ticket renewal day today. Not that I'm cynical...

Captain Sal: If Gazidis is being serious about spending money, then why now? Why not before in the past when Arsenal did have money.

Gordon Strachan believes his Scotland squad have prepared as well as possible for Friday's World Cup qualifier in Croatia but is braced for a tough night against experienced opponents.

"When you are as good as they are, you probably decide the tactics for the other team most of the time," he says. "We've put the hours in. We can't do any more as a group. But there will be times when Croatia will be dominating. They do it against most teams."

0938:

TENNIS

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will meet in the most eagerly anticipated match of recent times at the French Open later on Friday.

Nadal is two wins from becoming the first man to win one of the Grand Slam tournaments eight times, while Djokovic has his sights on completing the set of major titles.

Commentary of the match will be on the BBC Sport website from 1200 BST, while a look at the six greatest matches between the two is on the website now.

0932:

RUGBY LEAGUE

Huddersfield's in-form hooker Shaun Lunt will not be switching his allegiance to Scotland after revealing he does not qualify, even though his brother Rob has played for them.

The decision of Giants captain Danny Brough to represent Scotland in the World Cup after failing to break into the England squad fuelled speculation that Lunt may follow suit after being ignored for next Friday's game against the Exiles.

"It's England or nothing for me," Lunt tells the Huddersfield Daily Examiner. "Rob was born in the Isle of Man, which means he qualifies to play for any of the Celtic countries. But I was born in Cumbria so England is the only option for me."

Griffiths scored 28 goals while on loan at Hibernian this season, helping them reach the Scottish Cup final for the second successive season.

While his form was excellent throughout the season, he had a quiet cup final having picked up a calf knock in training. However, he has been given the nod by manager Gordon Strachan as the Scots seek their first win in Group A against a Croatian side keen to overtake Belgium at the top of the group.

0919:

RUGBY UNION

Quade Cooper is not going to let thoughts of making the Australia squad distract him from the job in hand when he captains the Queensland Reds against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.

Cooper, who was Australia's starting flyhalf until he injured his knee at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, said he would be putting his best foot forward against the tourists but would not be dwelling on the Wallabies selection.

"We've got a big game on Saturday night," he says. "We're going to be running out in front of a full house and if you are thinking about other things, that means you think this game is not important. It wouldn't be doing the game or the jumper justice if you were thinking about other things you can't control."

0909:

FOOTBALL

Michael Laudrup believes his transfer targets are within Swansea City's reach - and says it is up to the club's owners to explain why no big-money recruits have arrived this summer.

Speaking to the South Wales Evening Post, Laudrup has once again stated that his "intention" is to stay on as Swansea's manager next season — but the fact remains that there are considerable doubts over his future at this stage.

"I had hoped for some signings at this stage, but I think this is a question to ask to the chairman and the board," he says. "It is almost three weeks since we played the last game and everyone is looking forward to receiving some news regarding new players. Instead people can read in different papers and media that there are bigger and bigger problems with me, the chairman, the board, my agent or players who will not join Swansea because they are not sure that I will stay."

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With Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis suggesting the Gunners are ready to spend big this summer, you have been debating whether they can challenge for trophies this season.

Conor Matchett: Its been known that Arsenal have had money to spend for years. They've done nothing substantial before, why any different now?

Leon Mark Walters: Would love to see Arsenal reach the heights of 2004 again, they're three players away from title challengers.

Michael Robinson: Heard it all before from Arsenal and Gazidis, yet it never gets anywhere. Expecting fifth next season.

Brazil striker Hulk fuels speculation that he will move to Chelsea this summer after admitting he is aware of interest in his services from newly-installed Blues boss Jose Mourinho, reports ESPN.

"If I said there wasn't anything in it, I would be lying, but that is not for now," he said when asked about the links with Stamford Bridge.

"At the moment, I am 100% focused on the Selecao [Brazil team] and I hope to be a Confederations Cup winner with my country. It is a matter of great pride for me to be playing in the yellow jersey, so near to my family. Other matters will have to wait until afterwards."

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FOOTBALL

Manchester United boss David Moyes has been given the go-ahead to sign Marouane Fellaini,but Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has warned the new United manager he will not be allowed to take Leighton Baines, reports the Manchester Evening news.

Moyes, who looks set to complete the signing of Uruguayan starlet Guillermo Varela, has identified a number of targets since being appointed Sir Alex Ferguson's successor.

Kevin Strootman, Cesc Fabregas and Thiago Alcantara are also on his radar as he looks to improve the Premier League champions.

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RUGBY UNION

Cian Healy expresses his relief after the British and Irish Lions prop was cleared of biting Western Force scrum-half Brett Sheehan.

"I was naturally very disappointed that there was a citing in the first place," Healy says. "I always maintained that nothing happened and that I had done nothing illegal. The opposition player's arm hit me. It is as simple as that."

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CYCLING

Olympic track champion Joanna Rowsell says women's road racing will only have equality with the men's side of the sport if events are run together.

Rowsell, who won team pursuit gold at London 2012, is part of the Wiggle-Honda road cycling squad with British team-mates Laura Trott and Dani King. They compete in the IG London Nocturne on Saturday, one of the few events with both men's and women's races.

Richard Thiardt: As a Chelsea fan, I'm quite excited to see what Arsenal will do this summer. Looks like Fellaini is on his way in.

ThomasC: They need 25 goals from someone next year, Higuain and Villa both want new clubs and more importantly are prolific goalscorers.

Ricky Lee Everett: Arsenal are three or four players short currently, with a £70m kitty, they could be shrewd in the market and become a real threat.

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FOOTBALL

Liverpool are set to submit a planning application for the proposed £150m redevelopment of Anfield before the start of next season, reports the Liverpool Echo.

The newspaper reports that just 'a handful' of around 90 houses, which need to be demolished to make way for the ambitious expansion plans, have yet to be purchased.

Since the Reds announced last October their intention to stay at Anfield rather than build a new stadium in Stanley Park, Liverpool City Council and social housing developer Your Housing Group have led negotiations with residents. Significant progress has now been made and Liverpool hope the remaining properties will be acquired over the next two months.

LATEST GOSSIP

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been given the go ahead to move for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. Gunners chief executive Ivan Gazidis says the club can afford the England international. (the Sun)

French side Monaco - who have already spent over £100m on new players this summer - are ready to make a move for Chelsea captain John Terry. Monaco believe a figure of around £7m will be enough to tempt the Blues to part with the 32-year-old. (Metro)

And new Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho - who left out a host of senior players at Real Madrid this season - has warned Terry that no players will be guaranteed a place in the team this season. (Daily Mirror)

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FOOTBALL

Arsenal believe they will be able to compete with the financial power of the likes of Manchester United and Bayern Munich this season.

The club's chief executive, Ivan Gazidis, says manager Arsene Wenger could have some £70m to spend to improve the Gunners' chances of winning trophies for the first time since 2005.

Asked if Arsenal are in a position to pay a £25m transfer fee and £200,000 a week for one player, Gazidis says: "Of course we could. We could do more than that."

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FOOTBALL

Manchester Citycomplete the signing of Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fernandinho for a fee of about £30m.

The 28-year-old, capped five times by Brazil, has signed a four-year deal, ending an eight-year stay in Ukraine. Fernandinho is City's first summer signing while the club have also struck a deal for Sevilla winger Jesus Navas.

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CRICKET

Australia captain Michael Clarke is ruled out of Saturday's ICC Champions Trophy match against England because of a back injury.

Clarke was absent from the warm-up games against West Indies and India and his continued fitness concerns will be a worry ahead of the start of the Ashes series.

Cricket Australia physiotherapist Alex Kountouris says: "Michael is making steady progress in his recovery from the recent lower back injury but is yet to return to training."

Sheehan accused Healy of biting his arm in the 17th minute of the Lions' 69-17 win over Force in Perth. But judicial officer Nigel Hampton QC found insufficient evidence to support the claims and cleared the Leinster forward at a hearing on Friday.

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SPORTSDAY

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